Trotzky Urges Military Discipline for Labor in Russia
In Moscow Leon Trotsky argues that labor must be placed under military discipline to utilize unskilled workers, endorsing a working army with compulsory labor. He criticizes current railway administration as unsatisfactory and calls for political oversight only as a temporary measure.
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Moscow
Miliauzgatios Firhs
Leon Paeatti
Corr
Russia
Walcome
Reesia
Appeal for Funds Aims to Save League of Nations Covenant
Prominent figures including Premier Lloyd George Admiral Beatty Asquith Lord Cecil and John R. Clynes call in the London Times for a 1,000,000 pound appeal to sustain the League of Nations. They argue the sum is modest to preserve the League and safeguard future generations against calamities. Ottawa dispatch notes Canadian railcar ownership by railway and others in the United States. The Commons reports 59,716 Canadian cars. CN 10,840. CPR 15,482. Grand Trunk 21,028. others 12,366.
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London
Karl Gray
Lloyd George
Admiral Beatty
Asquith
Robert Cecil
John R. Clynes
London Times
League of Nations
League of Nations Union
League
Ottawa
House of Commons
Joseph Archambalt
United States
Canadian National Railway
C.P.R
Grand Trunk Railway
All-Canadian Film Service Legislation Drafted in BC
The British Columbia moves to amend the moving picture act to create an all-Canadian film service. Proposed changes aim to permit educational domestic films shown in Canadian theaters and amusement houses. Key proponent is Attorney General J W Deb Farris who described the plan.
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British Columbia
le Rtoo
Canada
J. W. Deb Farris
artormery+General
Dominion
Sims Indiscretions Cited In Navy War Letters
Admiral Rodman told a senate committee that Rear Admiral Sims breached confidence by publicizing an intimate conversation with Secretary Daniels. He argued the Benson warning to not be deceived by Britain was published and affected relations with a key ally, the British.
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Washington
Hugh Hedman
Act of the Pacific
Senate Investigating Committee
Sims
Daniels
Navy
Benson
Naval Operations
London
Rodman
Irish outrages count from January 1919 to March 1920
An official white paper lists 1089 outrages in Ireland in 1919 to March 29, 1920 attributed to Sinn Fein. Thirty-one police military officials and five civilians were killed, 81 shot at, 32 assaulted, with over 200 police barracks destroyed that week.
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London
Ireland
Sinn Fein
West Demands Control of Our Natural Resources
In the house of commons discussion on Ottawa development and provincial control of natural resources Captain Manion and Donald Sutherland urged transferring western resources to provinces. Dr. Cowan argued provincial handover would have spurred earlier development, citing vast lumber and coal and government railway access. Major Redman supported a federal research bureau for natural resources as Alberta railways and coal rates influence eastern trade.
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Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
Manion
Fort William
Rainy River
Donald Sutherland
South Oxford
Westen
Cowan
Regina
Robert Borden
Caption Manion
Capt. Manion
Major Redman
Calgary
United States
Alberta
Indians Seek High Court Review On Status Of Caughnawaga Leader
Delisle representing about 2400 Caughnawaga band members urges protection under British crown treaties dating to 1744 and argues the Indian act disenfranchises many and should be decided by English courts. Delegates debated enfranchisement and taxation while reports link arms for Ireland with Berlin contacts.
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Lidiius Ousten
Canada
British Empire
A.C. Deliste
Deliste
Kir
England
Delisle
Canughnawaga
Audrey Paul
de ‘Dians
British Columbia
Delisio
Jist Nyte
Nyo
Board abandons control of newsprint in Canada
The board of commerce states it will no longer exercise control over newsprint paper in Canada after the Supreme Court ruling that newsprint is not a necessity of life under the Combines and Fair Prices act. The decision nullifies orders-in-council appointing the board as controller and signals possible future power questions pending a May rehearing on board authority as a price fixing tribunal.
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Board of Comierte
Canada
Supreme Court
Board of Commerce
Bolsheviki on Polish Front in Fresh Attacks
The Polish war office reported Bolsheviki forces on the Polish front are regrouping with fresh troops. In Polesia they are on the defensive while on the Volhynian front they attacked near Slawetschno.
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Washington
Polish War Office
Brynk
Legation
Polesia
Volhynian
Slawetschno
Buried Shells Kill French Farmers Near Cambrai
Two explosions in Villers-Gaulain district near Cambrai killed 12 farmers and injured two others. Unexploded shells on fields being plowed from an agricultural tractor caused the blasts.
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Cambrai
Villers Gulalain
Wheat Delivery Regulation 95 Governs Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta
The Canadian Wheat Board issues Regulation 95 effective immediately guiding milling licensees to deliver wheat to the board. It covers purchases through July 31 1920 for Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with designated elevators in Carib government Calgary Saskatoon Moose Jaw and terminal ports Fort William Port Arthur. A June 15 1920 and July 15 1920 deadline chain sets prices and documents of title for in store deliveries at Fort William Port Arthur Vancouver and related elevators.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Inehnive
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
al ‘Berta
Calgary
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Fort William
Port Arthur
Ontario
Quebec
Litte Board
Province of
British Columbia
Vancouver
Senate Bill Grants Ontario Divorce Jurisdiction Across Provinces
A senate introduced bill in Ottawa empowers the Supreme Court of Ontario to hear divorce cases, with similar measures in Prince Edward Island. The reform, likely to pass with Quebec opposing, follows a surge of 128 divorce applications this session, 73 from Toronto. Meanwhile Britain protests France’s Ruhr occupation after Franco British discussions, with allies wary of using regular forces to police German cities.
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Senate
Ottawa
Sandhear Ross
Supreme Court of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Toronto
Quebec
Strike Leaders Nominated In Winnipeg Political Storm
Four convicted strike leaders R B Russell George Armstrong W A Pritchard and R J Johns were nominated for provincial seats at a Winnipeg Socialist party meeting Rev William Ivens may join Dominion Labor party slate Alderman Queen is expected to back Social Democrat forces The episode marks a rare Manitoba election in a tense postwar setting Berlin Tageblatt reports German government seeks October 7 prolongation of 1919 neutral zone troop accord to ensure border security
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Winnipeg
R. B. Russell
George Armstrong
W. A. Pritchard
R. J. Johns
Socialist Party of Canada
William Ivens
Dominion Labor Party
Queen Will
Social Democrat Party
Manitoba
Berlin
Italy Extends Recognition of Albanian Government
Rome reports official recognition of Albania's government and autonomous constitution has been extended by Italy, according to Epocha. The move reinforces diplomatic ties and Albania's status amid regional tensions.
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Rome
Albania
Destruction and Looting as Reds Retreat from Essen
The Nieuwe Courant reports retreating Bolshevik forces looted shops and set fires in Essen while government troops pursued them. Reds tried to blow mines but guards repelled the attack, with town damage noted. Government control extended to Bottrap and the Mayence district amid treaty‑violation claims in The Hague.
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Hague
Nieuwe Courant
Essen
Lsh
Amomobiles
Red Anny
Newsprint Run Likely Exhausted in Ten Years
Jason Rogers publisher of the New York Globe warned at the Cleveland Advertising Club meeting that newspapers could be without paper in ten years due to dwindling print paper output. He cited inadequate pulp mill supply in Canada and the United States to meet demand even if spruce timber holds out. Earl of Minto To Take Interest In Alberta Ranch
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Cleveland
Jason Rogers
New York Globe
Cleveland Advertising Club
Canada
United States
Rhine Republic Seen Likely Near Paris
Berlin dispatches report from Rhine provinces indicate imminent proclamation of a Rhine republic, with newspapers in Berlin citing alerts from the German capital.
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Paris
Berlin
Rhine
Railroad Strike Widens Across Chicago Area
An unauthorized strike by railroad workers began in Chicago's switching district after a yard conductor's discharge and has spread to 25 railroads. In Chicago over 50,000 people are out of work, with more than 10,000 union men striking in the city and hundreds more in Buffalo and Champagne, Illinois. Hundreds of packing house workers are also idle due to supply shortages.
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Chicago
Chilcago
Buffalo
Champagne
Linois
French Troops Clash With Mob In Frankfort
French troops restored order after disturbances in Frankfort. German sources report six dead and 35 wounded. The clashes followed Berlin orders, with General Degautte stating the occupiers faced aggression and that Ruhr events demand attention, linking both incidents to Berlin’s actions.
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Frankfort
Maycoc Jdsrbances
Berlin
Degautte
Ruhr
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Loughtin
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